Earlier this month, NMBI’s Fitness to Practise Inquiries Legal Adviser, Marie-Therese Hackett and our Interim Director of Education, Policy and Standards, Lorraine Clarke-Bishop took part in the 16th International Conference on Medical Regulation.

The conference was organised by the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA) and hosted by the Medical Council of Ireland. Each year, the event brings together regulators, policymakers and healthcare professionals from around the globe. 

One of the highlights was Marie-Therese and David Dolan, General Medical Council, UK, who delivered a joint presentation focused on Cross-Border Collaboration in People-Focused, Compassionate Regulation, specifically in the context of witnesses involved in fitness to practise processes.

The session highlighted the collaborative work between our two organisations on the NMBI’s Witness Care Project that launched in 2024. This initiative aims to improve the experience of witnesses by embedding compassion, consistency, and care throughout the regulatory process. We shared key learnings, practical approaches and the positive impact this project will have on witness support and wellbeing.